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The cause was not immediately known.
A neighbor summoned police and paramedics Sunday to the house where he was pronounced dead, police and coroner's officials said.
There was no forced entry, and no suspicious circumstances were reported, police Officer Jose Montoya said Monday.
Quiet Riot was perhaps best known for its 1983 cover of "Cum on Feel the Noize." The song, featuring Dubrow's powerful, gravelly voice, appeared on the band's album "Metal Health" - which was the first by a metal band to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart.
DuBrow recorded his first solo album in 2004, "In for the Kill," and the band's last studio CD, "Rehab," came out in October 2006.
"I can't even find words to say," Quiet Riot drummer Frank Banali wrote on his Web site. "Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow."
Determination of the cause of death was pending an autopsy and toxicology results, Clark County coroner's spokeswoman Samantha Charles said.
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
236 Entries
Dylan Guthrie
July 14, 2025
Hi Kevin! I'm just getting to know you and the other guys in Quiet Riot. You guys were AMAZING! My favorite QR songs so far...'Metal Health'...'Slick Black Cadillac'...and 'ThunderBird'. The song 'ThunderBird' btw is BEAUTIFUL! Trying to learn it right now. Thank you for giving us such wonderful music...
Michael Sandoval
December 3, 2024
Kevin Dubrow and Quiet Riot. The best. Love and light.
Mike
Idzchalla Rockwells
November 19, 2024
So thankfull you ever existed.....
How you can show support
Tina Dumigan
September 4, 2024
Rock on Kevin, with Randy Rhoads and Frankie Banalie❣
Robert MacKinnon
November 29, 2020
Rest in Peace Kevin Dubrow, May the light be with you.
Robert MacKinnon ( Bahama Kin )
NITA PARRET
July 15, 2019
I was or should say abig fan of kevin i wish him peace he is always on my mind fell in love with cum on feel the noise
July 15, 2019
I am a big fan of kevin ,i wish him peace
November 19, 2016
Condolences. Sorry for the loss. I hope that fond memories fill the hearts and minds of family and friends.
Thank you Kevin
Jason Abbott
January 6, 2016
Harry Simpson
November 19, 2015
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Amy Lujan
November 19, 2015
jason abbott
May 19, 2015
Thank You Kevin...
May 11, 2015
how sad after all these years it still makes me cry
Lori Aguirre
March 7, 2015
I still can't believe you are gone. How lucky I was to have you in my life, even for a short time. In my heart you will live forever Kevin...fly on
John S
February 26, 2015
Loved your music ! Always seemed too have fun,and loved his fans ! Saw them live three times ! Rest. in peace! God bless
Bill Fabiano
February 12, 2015
R. I. P. Kev..
Tonia Lenza
October 30, 2014
Kevin, I loved your voice and you where the best
R.ESPI
October 29, 2014
you were the best at the us festival in 1983 cum on feel the noize rip much love
Jason abbott
June 16, 2014
Still rockin to quiet riot and Kevins everything...
Jason abbott
February 19, 2014
RIP Kev...
jason abbott
February 16, 2014
Sometimes i feel!!!!! Sometimes i feel!!!!!! Like i want to...... FLY o my sweet angel.....
jason abbott
February 16, 2014
I often wonder what it would have been like to know you Kevin. In my mind rock n roll will never die. In my heart your legacy lives as a legend. my wife and i are big fans I wrote a song for you. Here is the chorus: " you finally did it. you rock n roll amazedem. with your loud sweet voice a road you pavedem. fly away angel of metal.... you made us who we are today.... kevin mark duprow... fly away..." I really cannot begin to tell you all how much Kevin means to me.... i love you brother........ i know you are singing where ever you are..
Andy Bobrowski
October 13, 2013
We love you Kevin Dubrow and Randy.God bless you. Fly on thunderbird fly
Regan Kenney
January 18, 2013
It was a sad day in rock and roll when you left us RIP bro we went to school together
mike campagna
January 9, 2013
Wild and the young
james dlc
November 7, 2010
i saw you in san anto love that show as a kid saw you in austin carlos n charlies as an adult i ask him as i shake his hand where all the grey hairs at cant forget his smile and hand shake
July 13, 2010
A talent to have and use to entertain other are a gift in itself. Mr.Dubrow was one who loved what he did. Gone but not forgotten.
God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses.
November 20, 2009
Its a grey London day and i've got the window wide open in a respectable neighbourhood and i'm playing "Condition critical live" really really loud and i'm thinking bout Kevin right now and how much i loved this guy..Quiet Riot weren't so known about over here as much as over there but within our north London metal posse we loved QR & had all had the albums.,...Miss you Kevin and send u love..a true rocker with flair..wicked outfits dude and always remembered by me and all true metal heads forever xxx Huw Griffith
gary wheeler
May 22, 2008
my prayers goes to his family and friends
Michele Janes
April 3, 2008
Kevin~ You are deeply loved and missed. Justin misses you so much. I know you are with him in spirit. Thank you for being such a special part of his life. You will never be forgotten! And thank you for all the great music which saw me through good times and bad. Fly on Thunderbird....xoxo
bill griffith
February 27, 2008
kevin put his heart and soul into his music touched the hearts of us all for that i stand and pay my respects to him and his family and fellow band mates there music will live on ,kevin till chuck rutledge hello for me ,we,ll miss ya ,tell we meet agian, bill griffith,,,,
Mark Moses
January 2, 2008
it is funny many years ago I was a hardened metal head and this had not changed, but our lifes have. Driving my mercedes SUV and sometimes firgetting what is important I heard Kevin on satelite radiio. It brought back memories and put many things in perspective. It all seemed simplier then but maybe not for them.
RIP
rod boizard
December 26, 2007
i last saw them in grande prarie alberta canada about 3 years ago,he will be missed as i am and always will be a fan of the band.RIP KEVIN.
The gates are open ...just walk in
Michelle Munroe
December 22, 2007
You rocked me through my teenage years. Your music was, and still is a part of my past, present and future. My heart and love go out to you as you go peacefully upward to the heavens.
To your family my heart goes out to you during your time of sorrow. Do not dwell in despare but reap with happiness for he has found freedom within the arms of god.
Frank
December 19, 2007
To the family and Fiance, you will be missed, such power and energy you possesed, words cant say what you have done for us growing up in the 80s bless the family in the days to come Kevin we love you and miss you.
Suzie Robinson
December 19, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jim Jascoe
December 18, 2007
Me? I grew up on the likes of Quiot Riot and the rest of the eighties bands, then I find out your "jam bud's " with my bro Justin Konopa, Im thinkin, "damn thats awsome" .....
Then this, you will be missed
Dave Beselt
December 15, 2007
You were a legend in life, as you will be a legend in death. Your voice will never go silent, your image will never be lost, and your time with us will never be forgotten. Go with God, my friend.
Sara Faust
December 12, 2007
How very sad for all who knew and loved Kevin. I just saw Quiet Riot for the first time a couple years ago at the Myth Nightclub's grand opening. Kevin was amazing, and he was so very funny and friendly, I was really impressed with what a great person he seemed to be. I'm glad I was able to get some great pics to remember him by. My condolensces to all his loved ones.
chris fowler
December 10, 2007
I Listen To Brother Kevin And Quiet Riot When I was 13 yrs old. i'm now 37 yrs old and still rockin to these metal icons. long live kevin and foremost long live founding member randy rhoads. this a real bad blow to the metal rockin community and i give my condolences to kevin's family. rock the hell out of heaven kevin. i know you and brother randy are doing that.
lisa nunez
December 10, 2007
sorry to see his passing rock the hell out of heaven RIP
Tobe Betts
December 10, 2007
My condolences to Kevins family. R.I.P. Thanks for the music. Also the three great concerts over the years, that I got to see.
david belflower
December 8, 2007
bet its loud in heaven right now metal health is driveing a lot of angels mad rock on forever kevin david belflower mooresville nc
Brian and Erin Jones
December 7, 2007
Wow, what can you say! It sucks! Such a influential part of Metal!! His voice was unique..and automatically distinguishable. A one in a million and never to be forgotten! Such a part of our growing up! RIP DUDE! We will miss you.Our thoughts are with your family..
Melanie Lusk
December 7, 2007
Kevins voice can now be heard among the angels above. My prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Kevin's family and friends at this difficult time. Thanks for the songs and the memories.
Signed.. A Fan of Your Man
December 6, 2007
This message is for Lori Lee. I myself lost someone suddenly this year and he was the same age. I don't know you, but I know how you're feeling. Just let the emotions happen.. cuz they will..Hang in there and be strong and just know that Kevin loved you.
Mary McKovich
December 6, 2007
Kevin....look forward to feeling you at the cemetary today while we celebrate Randy Rhoads birthday. Peace to the family. marymary
berdoo CA
Shannon Mccarthy
December 5, 2007
To Kevin's family and friends, I would like to send my deepest condelences at this very diffricult
and sad time. I believe that Kevin is in a very special place and is in good very hands. There's no question about how the people who are closest to him are feeling and it's is going to take time. Frankie, who was one of his dearest friend's, I would like to say... hang in there and please stay strong because even though he is gone, he is never forgotten. Think about how you two had a very special bond as friends and that he is now shinning down on you and his family. He was a great singer of all times and will be missed greatly by all. Take really good care of each other at this time.
xxxx's
R.I.P Kevin.:(
Bob C
December 5, 2007
Being 17 when QR broke all Metal barriers, the realization that Kevin is gone and QR will no longer be what it was is a tough pill to swallow. I saw QR in it's original lineup in 2003 at Double D's in NJ and man, did they sound fantastic! What a treat that was.
Rest in Peace Kevin!
Rob Tucker
December 4, 2007
You, Randy Rhoades, and Kelly Garni flew the flag for L.A. Metal!! Thanks so much for the great rock n roll!! God bless --Rob Tucker
Jim Ho
December 4, 2007
God Bless you Kevin. We enjoyed your show with Quiet Riot in 2004 in Ohio. Rock on!
John Cosentino
December 4, 2007
Thank you Kevin for making the world of Heavy Metal brighter! May you join Randy Rhoads and play together again. God Please Bless Kevin's family in their time of loss. Place the blessings on them that Kevin gave to us through his music.
Mark Merritt
December 4, 2007
Rock on. May God bless your family and friends in this time of sorrow and loss.
T D
December 4, 2007
Rock On, Brother!
Tom Maribito
December 3, 2007
Another great person gone.
Kevin had a great voice, a deep strong voice.
I will miss his music.
This realy sucks.
Rest in peace brother.
pete kline
December 3, 2007
if i had a dollar for everytime i played a QR song,i couldve bought a new harley. i met kevin twice and have an autographed jacket and picture of him and i. i have the cd,s and videos and memories of the man who made me wanna bang my head. thanks for the music and attitude,that was a special part of my life. rock in heaven,brother!
December 3, 2007
God Bless you Kevin, and my prayers for your family and friends at this hard time
Vernon "Jake" Allison
December 3, 2007
I had just been assigned to my first base in Idaho for the Air Force, when Quiet Riot's "Metal Health" came out. Their music pumped not only through my speakers, but also through every fiber of my being. I was then -& always will be- a Metal Head! Thanks for being part of my life, Kevin.
Kevin and I - Toronto 2005
Roger Habel Jr.
December 3, 2007
Just wanted to say that in a world full of big headed rockstars, Kevin went out of his way to be nice to us and hang out with us for as long as we wanted. The world has lost a true Heavy Metal hero. R.I.P. Kev
Nate French
December 2, 2007
Kevin, you were an amazing man, amazing performer, but most of all you were an amazing mentor to many. Quiet Riot came to Dalhart last july, and you rocked our world! Having dinner with you and the band made my summer and left an impression on me. Meeting several musicians and performers I was often disappointed in the meeting, in them being something different, than I had pictured. However, meeting you was amazing. You were kind, polite, and a rockstar through and through. You and the fellow members were a true class act and I will always remember the impression you left on me. Thanks Kevin and God Bless.
NATE FRENCH
DALHART, TEXAS
Irene M.
December 2, 2007
I didn't care for heavy metal until I heard Kevin sing it. He knew how to belt out those tunes. And he was truly a nice person. What you saw is what you got. There wasn't a bad bone in his body. Even though you will be missed here on earth, I know you are with your friend Randy Rhoads in Heaven. Him Playing...you singing. What joy! Gob Bless you forever.
Kristy F
December 2, 2007
I had the pleasure of getting to know Kevin these last few years. He was always very friendly, and quick to make those around him laugh.
The void he leaves is a great loss to the world of rock, and to those who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones...
ET & Kevin, Harrahs Tahoe 2006
Elizabeth
December 2, 2007
I was just looking back at my pictures just before I heard you passed on. I really couldn't wait to see you again. Thanks for the fun and ALL the memories. I feel a void in my generation. Thanks for taking the time to talk to your fans after your shows. We appreciate you as you appreciated us. Thanks Kev.. miss ya.. Rock On! Bang your head with God for us.
Liz
Kristian Petrov
December 2, 2007
Thank you for everything, Kevin!
You made a difference in my life.
Kristian from Sweden
Dane Shadows
December 2, 2007
I still can't believe it. I'm so very sorry for the loss to us all but especially for the loss that Kevin's friends and family are feeling.
I never knew Kevin personally, almost got a chance to meet him in Vegas last year but it fell through, but I do know how kind and generous he was to my boyfriend Des. He had a very big heart. He was an amazing person as well as a real rock star.
You touched so many lives Kevin. You are greatly missed and will always be remembered.
My thoughts are with your family and friends.
Eric G
December 2, 2007
To one of the wildest next door neighbors i'll ever have. We will miss you, and the noise
Nicklas Magnusson
December 2, 2007
See you on the wild side.... R.I.P
Mark
December 2, 2007
Kev
R.I.P my friend. You were truly one of the greatest. Your friendship will always be cherished. My best to Frankie and the boys
Lisa Dawe
December 1, 2007
Kevin's passing has hit me so hard. I never shared words with the man, but his influence in my musical life has been huge. Almost 25 years ago, Kevin and his bandmates started me along my metal journey. And today, as my band played an outside gig, I constantly looked to the blue skies, hoping that he could see proof of his incredible influence.
May he rest in peace.
Thomas Mikosch
December 1, 2007
Rock'n'Roll has lost another icon! Maybe just switched stages and we'll all meet at the great gig in the sky! Shine on
December 1, 2007
We always fought about who had the best guitarist.....sadly to say, you now win. Play on dear friend....
Jim James
December 1, 2007
Kevin you will be sorely missed, thanks for all the great music and rest in peace. One might think you are up there jamming with Randy right now.
Henrik Vind
December 1, 2007
Hi Kevin....
Kep your nite light burnin in heaven among the angels.
R.I.P.
Love form
Henrik in Denmark
David Gray
December 1, 2007
So sorry to hear of your passing, may god bless you,your family, and your bandmate's!!! You will be greatly missed!!! Rock-On In Heaven!
Brian Wiggins
December 1, 2007
I grew up in the 80s and I always loved quiet riots music and seen them several times in high school and Kevin made everyone who went to see the concert like he was there for them he was a great singer and artist I am so glad that I got the chance to see him and the rest of the band 2 years ago in Sault Ste Marie, MI and got to meet the band and get all of their autographs and shake their hands. God bless you and we will always miss you Kevin.
Alex H
November 30, 2007
Shine on.
Andres Hernandez
November 30, 2007
Kevin, thanks to you, because you and your band brought the best ever rock and roll music. I'll miss you a lot, especially your voice and your personality. Rest in peace. God has open his doors in heaven for your entrance.
J. N.
November 29, 2007
Kevin, you are truly missed. Thank you for always taking the time to talk to your fans, you were one of a kind. Blessings to the DuBrow family-
Mr. & Mrs. Jose & Cheryl Soto
November 29, 2007
RIP to a great singer, who is deeply missed by all his fans. God Bless his family
Kevin & Randy.....together again. R.I.P. Big_P
November 29, 2007
kevin kyle
November 29, 2007
rock on forever kevin we will miss you on the randy rhoads board
Paul Mackin
November 29, 2007
God bless you Kevin and thank you for all those year's of wonderful music that helped me through some tough time's.You will be deeply missed.
Betty Sale
November 29, 2007
One of the great voices of Rock-n-Roll music has been silenced....May you rest in peace Kevin DuBrow....May you fly free with the angels....
Manny Vigil
November 29, 2007
Your voice was one of a kind,
You will be missed!
Mark London
November 29, 2007
I got to see many of the 70's QR Starwood gigs and Kevin was one of the most electrifying front men I'd ever seen. My condolences to his family.
Kari P
November 29, 2007
Kevin,
I met you several times at Quiet Riot shows and you were a great guy to meet and talk to..And when I was growing up in the early 80's, listening to Quiet Riot, you guys put Heavy Metal on the map! Kevin, you will be DEEPLY missed.. But, now you and Randy can rock in harmony! R.I.P.
rock forever
kees Bonthond
November 29, 2007
Thanks for all your music
now you can jam with Randy.
ivan lewis
November 29, 2007
dont know what to say,so sorry for your friends and family.
Rock and Roll
Gary Campbell
November 29, 2007
A rock icon will be truly missed.
Cindy
November 29, 2007
You will be greatly missed and a hole is left in our rock world. Condolences to family and friends.
J. and M. Smith
November 29, 2007
To Kevin's family and friends, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Like many of the people who have written here, I started listening to QR as a teenager, buying Metal Health with money earned after school. It has remained one of my favorite cd's and my husband and I finally had the pleasure of seeing QR in Myrtle Beach in 2005. The show was wonderful, it made us 15 again. Kevin was very nice, he came out after the show to sign autographs and speak with his fans. He seemed very happy to be there, not at all like it was part of the job. He impressed me as being very sweet and kind and this was with only after a moment. His fans will all miss him, I wish that I could have caught one more show.
Melvin Christopher
November 29, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Darin Robaczewski
November 29, 2007
Thank You for sharing your talent with us! Also, thank you for helping keep Randy Rhoads memory alive. May you rest in Peace.
Tyler Finlay
November 29, 2007
R.I.P Kevin youll always and forever be an icon and an inspiration to many ........Rock those heavens!!!!
the door has been opened
November 29, 2007
I WILL MISS YOU!
JUDY H
November 29, 2007
MY TEEN YEARS I WILL ALWAYS LOOK BACK WITH FIND MEMORIES, AND WITH THOSE MEMORIES IS THE MUSIC BY THIS GREAT MAN, I CAN REMEMBER ALL MY FRIENDS AND MYSELF INCLUDED WOULD SIT AT THE RIVER BANK WITH HIS MUSIC WIDE OPEN! I WILL MISS HIM AND HIS BAND DEARLY
GOD SPEED
JUDY H.
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